Abhishek Bachchan Shines on the Dance Floor, but ‘Be Happy’ Stumbles in Storytelling

Abhishek Bachchan's new film, Be Happy, by Remo D'Souza, is a warm father-daughter story marred by its execution. The movie follows the lives of Shiv (Bachchan), a single father, and daughter Dhara (Inayat Verma) as they travel by a dance reality show in Mumbai. With decent performances from the cas...

Abhishek Bachchan's new film, Be Happy, by Remo D'Souza, is a warm father-daughter story marred by its execution. The movie follows the lives of Shiv (Bachchan), a single father, and daughter Dhara (Inayat Verma) as they travel by a dance reality show in Mumbai. With decent performances from the cast, including Nora Fatehi, the film's lack of predictability and simplicity detract from its effect. The music CD, while pleasing, has unmemorable lyrics and sloppy editing, so it drags on and on. The visuals and choreography of the film are colorfully vivid but the plot never surprises and thus is a pleasant but forgettable experience. Streaming on Prime Video, Be Happy is perfect for viewers who want a light-hearted family drama but will likely leave viewers who want depth or something new disappointed. Source: Koimoi, Pinkvilla